Anatomy & Physiology – Complete Multiple Choice Question Bank with Answers

is a disease caused by a lack of insulin and an overproduction of
glucose in the body.

1) Goiter

2) Hypoglycemia

3) Hyperglycemia

4) Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER - diabetes mellitus




is an important hormone produced by the pancreas

1) Glucagon

2) Androgens

3) Insulin

4) A and B

5) A and C - CORRECT ANSWER - A and C




is located close to the stomach in the abdominal cavity and is a
mixed gland.

1) Adrenal gland

,2) Thymus gland

3) Gonads

4) Pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER - pancreas




and are released into the bloodstream when stimulated by the
sympathetic nervous system. *

1) Epinephrine; Norepinephrine

2) Epinephrine; Calcitonin

3) Norepinephrine; Calcitonin


4) Norepinephrine; Oxytocin - CORRECT ANSWER - Epinephrine;
Norepinephrine




are tiny masses of glandular tissue most often found on the
posterior surface of the thyroid gland.

1) Pineal glands

2) Parathyroid glands

3) Thymus glands

4) Adrenal glands - CORRECT ANSWER - parathyroid glands

, causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water from the forming urine;
as a result, urine volume decreases and blood volume increases.

1) Adrenocorticotropic hormone

2) Antidiuretic hormone

3) Lutenizing hormone

4) Growth hormone - CORRECT ANSWER - antidiuretic hormone




decreases blood calcium levels by causing to be deposited in the
bones.

1) Luteinizing Hormone

2) Growth Hormone

3) Oxytocin

4) Calcitonin - CORRECT ANSWER - calcitonin




is located at the base of the throat, just inferior to the Adam's
apple.

1) Pituitary Gland

2) Pineal Gland

3) Thymus Gland

4) Thyroid Gland - CORRECT ANSWER - thyroid gland

, is often referred to as the body's major metabolic hormone and is
actually two active iodine-containing hormones

1) Thyroid Hormone

2) Antidiuretic Hormone

3) Parathyroid Hormone

4) Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER - thyroid
hormone




is an enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops
and this enzyme causes the release of aldosterone.

1) Catecholamines

2) Renin

3) Epinephrine

4) Glucocorticoids - CORRECT ANSWER - renin




is released in significant amounts only during childbirth and in
nursing women.

1) Calcitonin

2) Lutenizing hormone

3) Oxytocin

4) Growth hormone - CORRECT ANSWER - oxytocin